The Call to Fast

We all love food and the thought of restricting our intake or even reducing it, does not come naturally and takes discipline and time to  become part of our spiritual life.  The disciples of John the Baptist and the Pharisees themselves saw a great value in it, and wondered why the disciples of Jesus did not fast. (cf. Mt 9:14-17).  Jesus answered that while he was with them, they did not have to fast, but when he left, they would. That's where we are.  Jesus is gone and we are called to fast.
Fasting can be of food, to feel hunger pangs and transfer them to hunger for Jesus, a closer union with him and with his people, as well as a reminder that all gifts come from God and are not to be taken for granted.  We could also fast from social media, the internet, television, our car radios...in small doses as a starter, and use the time for a rosary or just a decade of it.  We need but look at our day, our habits our wants, our needs, and ask, what can I do without today that might free me up with more time for Jesus, for others?  Worth a try.
Bro. Rene